How to change pollen filter on HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM) – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
- Replace the cabin filter at least once every six months, in early spring and autumn seasons.
- Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
- If the air flow into the cabin has sharply reduced, replace the filter before a scheduled maintenance.
- Please note: all work on the car – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM) – should be done with the engine switched off.
- Step 1

Open the glove box.
- Step 2

Detach the stopper (strap) from the glove box lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 3

Remove the glovebox.
Replacement: pollen filter – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM). AUTODOC recommends:Be careful to avoid damaging the glove compartment fasteners.
- Step 4

Remove the cabin filter housing.
- Step 5

Remove the cabin filter. Use a flat screwdriver.
Replacement: pollen filter – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM). AUTODOC experts recommend:Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
- Step 6

Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
Replacement: pollen filter – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM). Tip:Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality filters – HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ I (SM).
- Step 7

Install the cabin filter housing. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
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